MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Families & Friends,
One of the things I love the most about working at St Michael’s is the spirit of our community. On Friday 25 April, a group of our Year 6 leaders represented St Michael’s at our local ANZAC Day Service. Thank you to Lachlan, Lucy, Joel, Lilijana & Pippa for representing our school with such reverence and pride. Following the service, I was incredibly proud to receive feedback from a member of the public who attended the service, who shared with me how mature and respectful our students were. Our whole school will be partcipating in an ANZAC incursion this coming week.
On Monday 28 April, our staff participated in a Making Jesus Real professional development day. MJR is a whole school approach that brings the Christian faith to life for students by showing them how to live it every day. Our students then had the opportunity to work with Mitch, the founder of MJR yesterday. We are excited to give our students all the tools they need to spread and recognise the Spirit of Jesus each day, and to find the God Moments that are always happening around them.
As we begin a new school term, I look forward to feeling, hearing and seeing the Spirit of Jesus growing even stronger throughout our community.
May you have a beautiful week ahead.
Michelle Christian Principal
FAITH FOR THE JOURNEY
Loving God,
We thank You for the life, leadership, and gentle heart of Pope Francis. Through his words and actions, he showed us the face of Your mercy, inviting the world to walk humbly, love tenderly and serve generously.
As we mourn his passing, we give thanks for his deep faith, his care for the poor and the Earth, and his unwavering call to peace Welcome him now into the joy of Your eternal presence, where there is no more suffering or pain, only light and love
Be with our Church in this time of sorrow and transition Guide our hearts with hope, fill us with peace, and help us to carry forward his message of compassion, justice and love We ask this through Christ our Lord Amen
MERIT AWARD WINNERS
Pre-Primary
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Mia R & Lewis C
Amalia J & Rupert T
Zaria T & Elijah R
Austin H & Jacob P
Saskia P & Deone W
Thomas D & Neave F
Rocky S & Pippa S
MATHLETICS CERTIFICATES
Mathletics - Silver I Certificate
Mitchell L - Year 4
Anthony T - Year 4
Mathletics - Silver II Certificate
Baani K - Year 3
Jack R - Year 3
Jerome S - Year 3
Aiden L - Year 3
Mathletics - Silver III Certificate
Melyssa P - Year 5
2025 IMPORTANT DATES
Boogie Bounce (Kindy - Year 4)
Basketball Slam (Year 6)
Kindy Speech Screening Begins
ANZAC Trailer Incursion
La Salle Oliver! Excursion (Year 5 & 6)
Mother’s Day Morning (8:00-8:45am)
Mother’s Day Assembly (Presented by Year 1)
Boogie Bounce (Kindy-Year 4)
X-Country (Year 3 - 6)
Walk Safely to School Day
Confirmation Retreat Day
WA Day Public Holiday
Year 6 Confirmation (10:30am)
Year 3 Reconciliation (2:00-4:00pm)
Last Day of Term Two
Staff Professional Development Day - No Students
Students Commence
Year 4 First Holy Communion (10:30am)
Catholic Day - No School for Staff or Students
Staff Professional Development Day - No Students
Last Day of Term Three
Staff Professional Development Day - No Students
Students
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ NEWS
Pilgrims Of Hope - Jubilee 2025 & Vinnie’s Winter Appeal
As we journey through the Jubilee Year 2025 as Pilgrims of Hope, we are called to walk in compassion and solidarity with those in need. In the spirit of hope and mercy, St Michael’s is supporting the Vinnies Winter Appeal to help families doing it tough this winter. We invite all families to donate warm clothing which will be collected on Friday 23 May Your generosity will bring warmth and hope to others in our community thank you for being a sign of hope this Jubilee Year.
Thank You!
Thank you to the Ryce family for donating all of the new bag hooks around the school. They look amazing! Thanks also to the P&F for providing the funds for the new oven in the canteen Mrs Ford loves it!
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ NEWS
X-Country
X-Country training began this week, and will continue on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 7:45-8:15am on the BIC. We remind families that students are required to be in their correct school uniform to begin the day at 8:30am when classroom doors open
Boogie Bounce
We are excited to announce the return of Boogie Bounce in 2025! Students from Kindy to Year 4 will enjoy fun and active lessons each Monday, bouncing their way to fitness and confidence. Please ensure your child wears their sports uniform, has a filled water bottle, and brings grip socks if they have them
Sacraments
If your child is receiving a Sacrament this year, please make sure you have returned their Sacramental Enrolment Form. All the times and dates have now been confirmed with St Joseph’s Parish, and can be found on Page 4 of this newsletter
Playground After School
Please note that our playground is not to be played on by students and younger siblings after school. This includes the cubby house, vegetable garden and sandpit areas. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Warm regards,
Mrs Jo Borg and Mr Michael Sheridan
YEAR 6 CAMP
Our Year 6 students had an unforgettable adventure at camp, filled with exciting challenges and team-building fun. From ziplining, abseiling, and raft building to kite making and flying, treasure hunts, and bike riding, there was never a dull moment! They also enjoyed exploring nature, playing beach games, trying their hand at fishing, and making memories to last a lifetime
YEAR 6 CAMP
Our Year 6 students not only embraced every adventure at camp but also showed outstanding behaviour and leadership throughout the week. They represented St Michael’s with pride, kindness and a wonderful sense of teamwork. A heartfelt thank you to Mrs Mroczek, Mrs Christian, Mr Sheridan and Mrs Borg for their care, support and dedication in making this a truly memorable experience for all
PRE-KINDY COLOUR RUN
Our Pre-Kindy students had a blast during their very own Colour Run held right here on the school grounds! They didn’t want to miss out on the fun that the ‘big kids’ had and embraced every colourful moment with big smiles and lots of giggles. It was a joyful celebration of movement, laughter and fun for our littlest learners
P&F COLOUR RUN - BEFORE!
Before the Colour Run began, there was a buzz of excitement and energy as our students eagerly gathered in their crisp white shirts, ready for the fun to begin. Their eyes lit up with anticipation as they talked about the colours and cheered each other on. It was clear from the very start that this would be a day to remember!
P&F COLOUR RUN - AFTER!
The Colour Run for students in Kindy to Year 6 was an explosion of fun, colour and excitement, marking the firstever event of its kind at St Michael’s! Laughter filled the air as students ran, danced and dashed through clouds of vibrant colour, cheered on by staff and families. It was a joyful celebration of community, energy, and togetherness one that will be remembered for years to come!
P&F COLOUR RUN - PARENTS!
A huge thank you to the incredible parents and community members who made our first-ever Colour Run such a success! From organising and setting up, to helping out on the day, cheering on the students, and packing everything away your time, energy, and enthusiasm made all the difference. We are so grateful for your support and the joyful spirit you brought to this special event!
P&F COLOUR RUN - SLIME!
We are proud to announce that the profit from the Colour Run has paid for the shade sails above the new playground. The event ended on a hilarious note with the much-anticipated sliming of Mr Sheridan, Mrs Christian and Mrs Borg, bringing squeals of laughter and pure delight from the students. Thank you to everyone who supported this fun-filled day and helped make it such a memorable success!
MAKING JESUS REAL
Peter ‘Mitch’ Mitchell from MJR visited our school yesterday as a follow-up to the staff professional development day on Monday Mitch spoke about Keeping Jesus Real, leadership skills and how we can use the Spirit of Jesus within us to do good in the world.
YEAR 4 STEM EXCURSION
Our Year 4 students recently took part in an exciting STEM excursion at La Salle College, joining with students from other CEWA schools. They explored hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, working collaboratively to solve real-world challenges. It was a fantastic opportunity to build curiosity, creativity and teamwork in a dynamic learning environment
EASTER INCURSION
At the end of last term, our Kindy to Year 2 students were treated to a joyful Easter performance by the talented Rebecca Flanagan. Through dancing, singing, stories and songs, Rebecca brought the Easter message to life in a fun and engaging way. The students were captivated by her energy and left with big smiles and happy hearts!
JUNIOR SAC MORNING TEA
The first-ever Junior SAC Meeting was a fantastic success, with students from Pre-Primary to Year 6 coming together with the leadership team over morning tea. They discussed creative ideas and shared thoughtful suggestions on how to make our already wonderful school even better. It was inspiring to see our young leaders engaging in meaningful conversations and taking an active role in shaping the future of St Michael’s!
P&F EASTER RAFFLE
A huge congratulations to the winners of our P&F Easter Raffle, with two winners from each class taking home exciting prizes! A special shout-out to Miss Kenny, who won the staff prize by correctly guessing the number of eggs in the jar! Thank you to the wonderful parents who donated prizes and those that collected and organised them all – your support made this event a fun and successful celebration for everyone!
PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
Entries are now being accepted for instrument performances at this year’s Performing Arts Festival for students in Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
If your child learns an instrument with an Instrumental Music Teacher, this might be of interest for you. Students can choose to perform live at a venue organised by the Festival during late-July and August or students can submit a video recording for adjudication. If your child is interested to give this a go, you must speak with your child’s Instrument Music Teacher to discuss the entry and choose the piece they will perform There are particular requirements for instrumental performances. Details can be found here.
To enrol your child in the Festival, all details must be entered into this online form no later than Thursday 8 May. Please ensure all details are entered and are accurate so that your entry can be completed.
Please also email a copy of the music being performed, or provide a photocopy no later than Thursday 8 May. This is required as part of the entry process. If you have any questions, please email steven.ostaszewskyj@cewa.edu.au
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
2025, 2026 & BEYOND
Limited places remain for our Pre-Kindy program for 2025 and Kindy 2026 is now full.
We are now accepting enrolments for Pre-Kindy 2026, and Kindergarten 2027 and beyond. Don’t delay spaces are filling quickly!
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PARENTS AND FRIENDS
COLOUR RUN!
A big thank you to our Business Sponsors for the event, with a special mention to 360 Project Services for the very generous $2000 donation. Thanks also to other business donations received from Bassendean Dental Clinic, Jones and Co and David Kelly MLP for Bassendean. We are very grateful for their support to our school community. The winning class will be announced at the assembly next Friday.
PARENTS AND FRIENDS NEWS
COMMUNITY NEWS
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Discover the amazing opportunities at La Salle College
At La Salle College we inspire life-long learners through our wide range of programs and academic pathways, as well as opportunities in a multitude of areas such as skill-based and work-based learning, music, arts, sport and extracurricular activities and clubs.
Our wonderful facilities and generous outdoor spaces, which includes Science Labs, Aquatic Centre with a 10lane swimming pool, Performing Arts Centre with an orchestra pit, Chapel, Trade and Skills Centre and a double court Sports Centre, provide an innovative and modern learning environment that inspires our students to be the best they can be
Every student is given the opportunity to succeed. We believe that education extends beyond the classroom, and we encourage our students to live out their faith and values in the service of others, whilst making a positive impact on the world in which they live. Through our teaching and learning, we aim to transform tomorrow’s hearts, minds and lives in all that we do.
If you would like to know more about our enrolments process or the amazing learning opportunities at La Salle College, please browse our website www lasalle wa edu au/enrolment or contact our College enrolments team:
• Email enrol@lasalle.wa.edu.au
• Phone 9449 0601
• Enrolment Application enrol.lasalle.wa.edu.au/student/application/
With limited places available for Year 7 2027, we encourage you to make an enquiry today
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La Salle College is presenting Oliver! at the Nicholas Barre Auditorium.
The show will be performed on:
• Thursday 8 May from 7pm
• Friday 9 May from 7pm
• Saturday 10 May from 11am
• Saturday 10 May from 7pm
Purchase tickets via TryBooking here.
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Watch ‘The Magic Of Starkick’ on Youtube here.
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Midvale Parenting Hub runs programs and workshops each term in which parents and carers attend.
Topics include ADHD, Parenting Toddlers, Supporting Emotional Development, Raising Children in a Digital World and Emotion Coaching. For more information, visit their website.
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SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE
Every year Dental Health Services offers parents and carers the chance to register their kids for free dental care at the School Dental Service. The offer is open to every student from the year they turn 5 until their 17th birthday and includes check-ups, fillings, and simple extractions. Your child may soon bring home an envelope with an enrolment form, Frequently Asked Questions, and replypaid envelope from DHS. Just fill in the enrolment form, pop it in the reply-paid envelope, and put it in your nearest post box.
Once we receive your form at DHS our team will register your child and arrange for you to receive an appointment in the mail. If you would like further information on DHS services and the SDS please visit our website.
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